O*NET-SOC 51-2031.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers?

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Estimated AI task exposure

Low exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

12 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

14/100

Physical moat

84/100

Human moat

12/100

Rating coverage

100%

12 task statements / 12 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

Importance 86/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 79/100Weight 0.88

Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.

Importance 91/100Relevance 85/100Frequency 78/100Weight 0.86

Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.

Importance 81/100Relevance 86/100Frequency 75/100Weight 0.82

Set and verify parts clearances.

Importance 85/100Relevance 84/100Frequency 70/100Weight 0.81

Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.

Importance 86/100Relevance 85/100Frequency 66/100Weight 0.81

Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.

Importance 77/100Relevance 97/100Frequency 60/100Weight 0.81

Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.

Importance 79/100Relevance 88/100Frequency 68/100Weight 0.80

Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Importance 85/100Relevance 78/100Frequency 69/100Weight 0.78

Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.

Importance 77/100Relevance 73/100Frequency 62/100Weight 0.72

Maintain and lubricate parts or components.

Importance 74/100Relevance 65/100Frequency 66/100Weight 0.68

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$53,710

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

34,000

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

-17.0%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

2

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE